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The concept of beauty in all different — this applies both to the human appearance and mechanisms. But in this and in another case, the traditional concept of beauty is strongly linked with health in wildlife and with efficiency when it comes to technical devices.
Looking at the range of cars of various brands are always curious to see how they have changed visually, and whether it was a tribute to fashion or the need to achieve the maximum effect.
When Porsche talk about their cars, the first thing they always pay attention — on the traditional features of the car in time. Only a small part of the modified and added elements are an outward expression of new technologies. Air intakes appeared for better cooling of the engine operating at maximum output, adjustable spoilers — To improve downforce, but in general, the car remains the same. It is not laziness or designers in the Conservative leadership. The fact that Porsche already found their most effective form, and additional modifications are required.
The principle of «Form follows function» (form follows function) associated with the architecture and industrial design Art Nouveau era. Its meaning lies in the fact that the functionality of a building or object should come first and dictate the shape. For the car is the main function of the movement, for a sports car — the speed, and for the Porsche, of course, the effectiveness of high-speed movement. That is why the form is for him in the first place.
I have traveled on many cars, ride them on different racing tracks, and very often I do sincerely admired their qualities and characteristics. And every time on our portal I sing the ode of a car — I do not grimacing soul. The level of technology development is now such that the vehicle is possible with practically unlimited budget. And create a beautiful design — the only question of time and talent of the artist. And yet, and yet...
Porsche was not my love at first sight. Cayenne all seemed ugly. But the strongest feelings are not breaking out at once, and produced over the years, when in addition to the first love are stronger loyalty and reliability. The only thing that came immediately, as is the awareness that the body more beautiful than at Porsche targa still there.
Curiously, the Targa body is not specifically belong brand Porsche. He first appeared on cars Triumph TR4. In short, the Targa is any roadster with nonremovable metal arc behind the cabin, but with movable or removable roof of the central segment.
But its popularity Targa received thanks to Porsche, who put cars in this type of body for the race Targa Florio is in 1966. As you can imagine, arc carried the foremost functionality — namely, increases the passive safety of the car in the event of a rollover. Now, this frame is not so relevant from a security point of view, because there are many other possibilities, but the beauty of the body will not go away.
For three generations, until 1994, a body targa has been an integral part of Porsche's image; These cars were really beautiful and unique, with its own special characteristics and pedigree.
Unfortunately, the 1994 model has changed, in fact, deprived of the body in favor of a conventional coupe with volume and beautiful, but in fact a sliding roof. It was only in 2014, fans have received back their true Targu.
Two years ago, when Porsche designers have thought better of it and returned to the beauty of the masses, the first time I sat behind the wheel of the Porsche 911 Targa. These were unforgettable days, which, unfortunately, ended sadly. The hard drive with all the shooting I had stolen, and there are only a few pictures, which could not be considered a full-fledged shooting. Test drive then did not come out.
A new meeting was joyful. Shiny car shined clean sides against the gray sky. Despite the leaden clouds, the soft top was immediately pulled back, the side windows are raised, which excluded air turbulence inside the cabin. She was beautiful. But at this moment I again remembered the midlife crisis. Because she was bright red, and I — enjoyed.
I do not know about you, but in the back of Targa my favorite curved rear window. It is thick, so pure and so clear that it seems as if it is a delightful bubble that someone cheated by using the very center of the frame.
In my case, the body dressed Targa model Porsche 911 carrera 4S. This means that the 3-liter boxer biturbodvigatel has a capacity of 420 hp with acceleration to 100 km / in 3.9 seconds (with package Sport Chrono), and the drive goes to all four wheels.
I will not paint the detail specifications, as we talked about the new Porsche 911 in the material with their Russian premiere in Sochi, but what I have written above, it is written to illustrate what a monster. Small car, if desired, fells so that difficult to imagine. I had the opportunity to test his speed on the track quality Sochi racetrack, and when on the main straight you press the gas pedal to the floor, the first few seconds of hard to breathe such an overload at a set speed, this machine provides. The main thing — do not be afraid to press on the gas, if you are in a closed and safe track. The new Porsche 911 is impossible to stay on course even in the famous Sochi arc, and the chicane it goes without flinching.
But as soon as you are comfortable on the first lap, remember that the updated 911 at the bottom right on the handlebars have cherished a button to switch between «S» and «S +». This magic button, migrated to the steering wheel with the central tunnel, is designed to give you even more happiness. It reminds me of the magic button acceleration to Indy cars, but if there overbust valid for only 20 seconds, there is Sport + mode works as long as it is not disabled.
In the town, this house becomes a hound doggie. Quiet, reserved and even affectionate. She is quite pleasant to drive 60 km / h, I would even say that she enjoys it as a natural athlete-runner enjoys the opportunity to walk on foot. Somehow, it seems to me that this car is not often travels with the speed permitted by the city; indeed, when it is possible to ride at 420 horsepower, and even in the Targa body, I want to wind tore the hair from his head. In addition, it is absolutely not expensive consumption of 8 liters can afford even the poor motoring journalists.
Porsche can not be called a rare car. People no longer fold their heads after him. But the bright red Targa was incredible aystopperom. And I know that this car attracted the views of the city streets, regardless of whether he was or was driving.
Its advantage is that it is equally good in both summer and winter, and the dry land and on water. Technically, it is designed so that it may well be the only car. And I really wanted to have a ride on it in the snow with an open roof: aerodynamics at it such that snow, it seems to me, will fly by.
And yes, I agree to whatever the crisis of whatever age, just to be back behind the wheel of this car! :)
